Manchester City's UEFA Champions League campaign is hanging by a thread after Federico Valverde bagged a first-half hat trick and Real Madrid took a commanding 3-0 lead in their round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Real Madrid blitzed Manchester City at the Bernabéu in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Real Madrid, how did we doubt you? We doubted them because they weren't very good, in fact, they were terrible. On so many occasions this season, Madrid's heroes have failed to shine, but not tonight.

Real Madrid cruised to a 3–0 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their 2026 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash, fueled by a brilliant first-half hat-trick from Federico Valverde.

Vinicius Junior scored twice after Bernardo Silva was sent off as Real Madrid beat Man City 2-1 in the second leg and 5-1 on aggregate to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Manchester City's season stands on the brink following a demoralising Champions League exit at the hands of familiar foes Real Madrid.